Communication and Collaboration is a skill that all students will need once they leave school. Whether they go on to college, a job, the military, or stay at home to help, all of these are places where the ability to share information and the ability to work with others will become an important part of their life. One of the most important things that employers have asked schools to teach children is the ability communicate well with others whether that is in written form or through speaking or electronic means. Businesses also want workers who can work well with others and can be an effective member of a team. Communication and Collaborations are skills that all students need.
I Found the following potential resources in an article entitled "Tools for Schools: What's New with Web 2.0?" Howie DiBlasi. Middle Ground. Feb, 2010. pgs. 8-9.
School 2.0 eToolkit - Big Picture
Global Connections ePals
Curriki
ThinkQuest
HotChalk
Ed. Voice Thread
Ning
Storytelling Alice
EtherPad
Mind Mapping
Tools for the Classroom
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